The Recall Desk

Hazard

Needlestick Injury recalls

65 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
65
Critical
0
Severe
41
Most recent
2025-07-09

Of the 65 needlestick injury recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 41 (63%) are Severe.

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1–25 of 65

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2044-2025·2025-07-09

    Medline IV Catheter Kits Recalled Over Needle Retraction Issue

    Medline is recalling 36 Medline convenience kits containing BD Insyte Autoguard Shielded IV Catheters 22 GA x 1.00 IN due to a potential needle retraction failure during insertion.

    Product
    Medline convenience kits containing BD Insyte Autoguard Shielded IV Catheters 22 GA x 1.00 IN. labeled as: IV START BOX, REF ACC010665
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0400-2024·2023-12-06

    BD Insyte Autoguard IV Catheter Needles May Fail to Retract Properly

    BD Insyte Autoguard BC IV catheters may have needles that fail to retract properly, potentially causing contaminated needlestick injuries, blood leakage, and repeated insertion attempts.

    Product
    BD Insyte Autoguard BC Shielded IV Catheter with Blood Control Technology 20GA X 1.00in, REF: 382533
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0209-2022·2021-11-17

    Safety Blood Collection Needles Recalled Due to Safety Mechanism Activation Difficulty

    Henry Schein safety blood collection needles may have difficulty activating their safety mechanism, potentially increasing needlestick injury risk. Affected lots were distributed nationwide with expiration dates through late 2025.

    Product
    HENRY SCHEIN Safety Blood Collection Needle 22Gx 1 1/4 Inch, REF 570-2068, 100pcs/box 1000pcs/ctn 350*210*350mm
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0384-2019·2018-11-14

    BD Nexiva IV Catheter Recall Due to Needle Shield Failure

    Becton Dickinson is recalling 133,230 units of BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter Systems because a needle shield defect may increase the risk of contaminated needlestick injuries.

    Product
    BD NEXIVA Closed IV Catheter System Dual Port 18GA 1.25 IN (BD Nexiva Catheter), Catalog Number 383539 Product Usage: BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter System Dual Port (hereafter referred to as BD Nexiva device or catheter) (see Figure below) incorporates a passive needle shield
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2291-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow PICC Recall Initiated Due to Safety Cover Disengagement and Needlestick Injury

    Arrow International is recalling Arrow PICC products with Chlorag+ard Technology due to reports of safety cover disengagement and needlestick injuries associated with packaged BD Eclipse Needles.

    Product
    Arrow PICC with Chlorag+ard Technology A PICC permits venous access to the central circulation through a peripheral vein. The intended use of the VP'S Stylet and Console (VPS System) is to quickly and accurately guide market available central catheters to the desired location wh
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2257-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow VPS Access Kit Recalled for Needlestick Injury Risk

    Arrow International is recalling VPS Access Kits due to safety cover disengagement on packaged BD Eclipse Needles, posing a needlestick injury risk.

    Product
    Arrow VPS Access Kit with Maximal Barrier Precautions for use with 5 Fr. Peripherally inserted Central Venous Catheter The Arrow(r) CVC is indicated to provide short-term (<30 days) central venous access for treatment of diseases or conditions requiring central venous access inc
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2282-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow VPS Access Kit Recalled for Needlestick Injury Risk

    Arrow International is recalling VPS Access Kits because packaged BD Eclipse Needles may disengage, posing a needlestick injury risk.

    Product
    Arrow¿ VPS¿ Access Kit with Maximal Barrier Precautions for use with 5 Fr. Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter The intended use of the VPS Stylet and Console (VPS System) is to quickly and accurately guide market available peripherally inserted central catheters (PIC
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2290-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow International Recalls Access Kits Due to Needlestick Injury Risk

    Arrow International is recalling specific Access Kits because the packaged BD Eclipse Needle safety cover may disengage, posing a needlestick injury risk.

    Product
    Arrow¿ Access Kit with Maximal Barrier Precautions for use with 5 Fr. Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter The Arrow¿ GlideThru" Peel-Away Sheath/Dilator Introducer is used for the percutaneous introduction of diagnostic or therapuetic devices into the vasculature
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2297-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow Radial Artery Catheterization Kit Recalled for Needlestick Injury Risk

    Arrow International is recalling Radial Artery Catheterization Kits because the packaged BD Eclipse Needle safety cover may disengage, posing a needlestick injury risk.

    Product
    Radial Artery Catheterization Kit with Sharps Safety Features The Arrow¿ Arterial Catheterization device permits access to the peripheral arterial circulation or to other small vessels
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2296-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow Radial Artery Catheterization Kit Recalled for Needlestick Injury Risk

    Arrow International is recalling Radial Artery Catheterization Kits because the packaged BD Eclipse Needle safety cover may disengage, posing a needlestick injury risk.

    Product
    Radial Artery Catheterization Kit with Sharps Safety Features The Arrow¿ Arterial Catheterization device permits access to the peripheral arterial circulation or to other small vessels
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2301-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow QuickFlash Radial Artery Catheterization Kit Recalled for Needlestick Risk

    Arrow International is recalling QuickFlash Radial Artery Catheterization Kits because the packaged BD Eclipse Needle may disengage, posing a needlestick injury risk.

    Product
    QuickFlash(R) Radial Artery/Arterial Line Catheterization Kit The Arrow¿ Arterial Catheterization device permits access to the peripheral arterial circulation or to other small vessels
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2254-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow International Recalls Central Venous Access Kits Due to Needlestick Risk

    Arrow International is recalling specific central venous access kits because the packaged BD Eclipse Needle has a safety cover that may disengage, posing a needlestick injury risk.

    Product
    ARROWg+ard Blue(R) MAC(TM) Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit for use with 7.5 - 8 Fr. Catheters The MAC(TM) Multi-Lumen Central Venous Access Device with ARROWg+ard Blue(R) permits venous access and catheter introduction to the central circulation. It may be inserted into the
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2260-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow International Recalls Hemodialysis Catheter Kits Due to Needlestick Risk

    Arrow International is recalling 43,394 hemodialysis catheterization kits nationwide because the packaged BD Eclipse Needle safety cover may disengage, posing a needlestick injury risk.

    Product
    Two-Lumen Hemodialysis Catheterization Kit with Blue Flex Tip(R), ARROWg+ard Blue(R) Catheter, Sharps Safety Features and Maximal Barrier Precautions for High Volume Infusions. The MAC(TM) Multi-Lumen Central Venous Access Device with ARROWg+ard Blue(R) permits venous access and
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2283-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow VPS Access Kit Recalled for Needlestick Injury Risk

    Arrow International is recalling VPS Access Kits because packaged BD Eclipse Needles may disengage, posing a needlestick injury risk.

    Product
    Arrow¿ VPS¿ Access Kit with Maximal Barrier Precautions for use with 4 Fr. Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter The intended use of the VPS Stylet and Console (VPS System) is to quickly and accurately guide market available peripherally inserted central catheters (P
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2265-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow International Recalls Large-Bore CVC Kits Due to Needlestick Risk

    Arrow International is recalling 43,394 units of ARROWg+ard Blue Large-Bore Multi-Lumen CVC Kits nationwide due to safety cover disengagement and needlestick injury risks associated with packaged BD Eclipse Needles.

    Product
    ARROWg+ard Blue Large-Bore Multi-Lumen CVC Kit The large-bore multiple-lumen catheter permits venous access to the central circulation for rapid fluid administration
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2266-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow PICC Recall Initiated Due to Needlestick Injury Risk

    Arrow International is recalling 43,394 units of Arrow PICC with Chlorag+ard Technology due to safety cover disengagement and needlestick injury risks associated with packaged BD Eclipse Needles.

    Product
    Arrow PICC with Chlorag+ard Technology A PICC permits venous access to the central circulation through a peripheral vein
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2279-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow International Recalls CVC Kits Due to Needlestick Injury Risk

    Arrow International is recalling specific CVC kits because the packaged BD Eclipse Needle may disengage, posing a needlestick injury risk to medical personnel.

    Product
    AGB+ Pressure Injectable Multi-Lumen CVC Kit The Arrow Central Venous Catheters are intended to permit venous access to the central circulation by way of the femoral, jugular or subclavian veins.The ARROWg+ard Blue¿ Catheter permits venous access to the central circulation by wa
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2253-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow International Recalls Central Venous Access Kits Due to Needlestick Risk

    Arrow International is recalling MAC Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kits because packaged BD Eclipse Needles may disengage, posing a needlestick injury risk.

    Product
    MAC(TM) Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit with ARROWg+ard Blue(R) Access Device, Integral Hemostasis Valve, Sharps Safety Features and Maximal Barrier Precautions for use with 7.5 - 8 Fr. Catheters The MAC(TM) Multi-Lumen Central Venous Access Device with ARROWg+ard Blue(R) pe
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2269-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow Pressure Injectable PICC Kit Recalled for Needlestick Injury Risk

    Arrow International is recalling 43,394 units of Pressure Injectable PICC Kits nationwide due to reports of safety cover disengagement and needlestick injuries.

    Product
    Arrow Pressure Injectable PICC Kit The Arrow International Pressure Injectable PICC is intended for short-term or long-term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy and blood sampling
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2302-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow Arterial Line Kits Recalled for Needlestick Injury Risk

    Arrow International is recalling Arterial Line Kits because the packaged BD Eclipse Needle safety cover may disengage, posing a needlestick injury risk.

    Product
    Arterial Line Kit with Sharps Safety Features and Maximal Barrier Precautions The Arrow¿ Arterial Catheterization device permits access to the peripheral arterial circulation or to other small vessels
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2299-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow Arterial Catheterization Kits Recalled for Needlestick Injury Risk

    Arrow International is recalling Arterial Catheterization Kits due to reports of safety cover disengagement and needlestick injuries associated with packaged BD Eclipse Needles.

    Product
    Arterial Catheterization Kit with Maximal Barrier Precautions The Arrow¿ Arterial Catheterization device permits access to the peripheral arterial circulation or to other small vessels
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2292-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow International Recalls Central Catheters Due to Needlestick Injury Risk

    Arrow International is recalling specific central catheters because the packaged BD Eclipse Needle safety cover may disengage, posing a needlestick injury risk.

    Product
    "Pressure Injectable Jugular Axillo-Subclavian Central Catheter (JACC) Product" The CG+ Arrow JACC powered by Arrow VPS Stylet permits venous access to the central circulation through a central vein. The VPS Stylet, used with the VPS Console, quickly and accurately guides the
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2287-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow International Recalls Access Kits Due to Needlestick Injury Risk

    Arrow International is recalling Access Kits with Maximal Barrier Precautions because packaged BD Eclipse Needles may disengage, posing a needlestick injury risk.

    Product
    Arrow¿ Access Kit with Maximal Barrier Precautions for use with 4 Fr. Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter The Arrow¿ GlideThru" Peel-Away Sheath/Dilator Introducer is used for the percutaneous introduction of diagnostic or therapuetic devices into the vasculature.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2261-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Kit Recalled for Needlestick Injury Risk

    Arrow International is recalling Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Kits due to reports of safety cover disengagement and needlestick injuries associated with packaged BD Eclipse Needles.

    Product
    Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Kit with ARROWg+ard Blue(R) Sheath, Integral Hemostatis Valve/Side Port, Sharps Safety Features and Maximal Barrier Precautions for use with 7.5-8 Fr. Catheters. The Arrow Percutaneous Sheath Introducer permits venous access and catheter introducti
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2276-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow Catheter Kits Recalled for Needlestick Injury Risk

    Arrow International is recalling catheterization kits because the packaged BD Eclipse Needle has a safety cover that can disengage, causing needlestick injuries.

    Product
    Pressure Injectable Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R), ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS(R) Catheter, Sharps Safety Features, and Maximal Barrier Precautions The ARROWg+ard Blue Plus" antimicrobial catheter is indicated in the short-term ( < 30 days) treatme
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide